Choosing Old Norse-Style Names for Game Characters

Names add flavour to a character.

Structure

Many medieval Icelandic names combine a given name with a patronymic, such as a name followed by the father's name with a suffix meaning son or daughter.

Tips

Choose names from translations you are reading, and keep them easy to pronounce for your group. Avoid names tied to modern extremist movements.

Nicknames

The sagas often use nicknames that describe a trait or event. These can make characters memorable.